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Tellico Plains, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Monroe County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,124
Population
576/sq mi density
$43,859
Median Income
$21,932 per capita
$168,000
Home Value
$241,655 Zillow
$613
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
651
Violent Crime/100K
2,389 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,859 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$168,000 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
651 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Tellico Plains (33)
Amicalola Falls State Park
State Park
1,031 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Ridge
State Park
200 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Ridge State Park
State Park
3,958 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Black Rock Mountain State Park
State Park
1,704 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Booker T Washington
State Park
15 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Booker T. Washington State Park
State Park
419 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fightin...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse T...
Weather: The climate in northern Georgia is generally temperate. Short, cool winters give relief from hot summers. Most visitors enjoy this area during long, mild fall and spring seasons.
Cove Lake
State Park
701 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cumberland Mountain
State Park
1,524 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cumberland Trail
State Park
11,722 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cumberland Trail (Calvert Addition)
State Park
14 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Don Carter State Park
State Park
1,042 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Loudon
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Mountain State Park
State Park
3,620 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Frozen Head
State Park
41,926 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock ...
Weather: Elevations in the park range from approximately 875 feet (267 meters) to 6,643 feet (2,025 meters) and the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary by 10-20 degrees Fahre...
Harrison Bay
State Park
135 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Harrison Bay State Park
State Park
1,903 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hiwassee/Ocoee
State Park
100 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hiwassee/Ocoee
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indian Springs State Park
State Park
509 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moccasin Creek State Park
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mossy Creek State Park
State Park
166 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Norris Dam
State Park
136 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Norris Dam State Park
State Park
2,687 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Paddling, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwat...
Weather: The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes ecli...
Panther Creek
State Park
939 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Panther Creek State Park
State Park
364 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Red Clay
State Park
265 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Seven Islands
State Park
416 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tallulah Gorge State Park
State Park
2,784 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Unicoi State Park
State Park
1,088 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Vogel State Park
State Park
264 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0